HBO’s “The Idol” has received criticism from all corners since it appeared on the streaming platform. Starring singer The Weeknd, and Lily-Rose Depp, Johnny Depp’s daughter, the overly sexual content of the series, among other reasons, continues to put it in a bad light.
Amidst questions over whether the show will have a future on the streaming platform, The Weeknd has revealed that he is not surprised by the criticism the show has received.
She previously spoke to critics who slammed the show’s second episode over sexual scenes involving her and Depp.
Read on to learn more.
‘We Do What We Want’
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Talk with DiversityThe Weeknd revealed he’s not bothered by the negative criticism “The Idol” has received since it debuted on HBO.
The controversial show, which has three episodes, has been slammed for a number of reasons, including its graphic sexual content and for allegedly having a toxic set run by director Sam Levinson.
Viewers have also slammed the Weeknd for seemingly subpar acting and for his X-rated lines on the show. The “Star Boy” creator responded to the criticism in the interview, stating that none of the things seen in the show were mistakes.
“We’re playing with genres with this show, we’re doing what we want to do,” The Weeknd said. “And none of this comes as a surprise. I’m excited for everyone to watch the rest of the show.”
The Weeknd Says ‘The Idol’ Is ‘Almost Educational’
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In ‘The Idol,’ The Weekend stars as nightclub owner Tedros, who manages the career of pop star Jocelyn (Depp). The two’s complicated relationship has been the highlight of the released episodes and has led to many discussions on social media.
While much of the conversation has not been positive, The Weeknd expressed his hope that The Idol will teach viewers a lesson about how fame is not only about attention but also involves having to deal with the less glamorous aspects of it all. .
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“It’s almost educational that this is what comes with being so famous,” the actor said of the show. “You are surrounded by people whose true intentions you are not sure of, even if they seem to be good. You never know.”
The “Save Your Tears” hitmaker later revealed that she’s “lucky” to have people around her that she can trust, adding that she’s known many of them almost “her whole life.”
The Weeknd Previously Answered Criticism Against ‘The Idol’
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This is not the first time The Weeknd has responded to criticism of “The Idol” in recent weeks.
The singer-songwriter previously made comments about a very graphic sex scene with her co-star in episode two of the show, where Terdos is heard talking to Jocelyn in very vulgar phrases while she masturbates.
In an interview with GQ, she said there was “nothing sexy about” the scene, despite the viewer’s claims. However, he admitted that some viewers will experience discomfort or “embarrassment” when witnessing the scene.
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He went on to say that the scene was meant to draw attention to Terdos and his personal problems.
“It’s all these emotions that add up to: This guy is in over his head; this situation is one where he should not be here,” he said.
No More Decision on Future of HBO’s ‘The Idol’
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In the meantime, it has been speculated that a decision has been taken about the show being renewed for a second season, per se Page Six.
A source said, “This was never meant to be a long-running show; it’s always… a limited series,” while others noted that the door is “definitely still open” for the next season.
However, HBO sought to clarify the speculation, stating via their official Twitter page that they have yet to decide his fate.
“It was falsely reported that the results of the second season of The Idol had been decided,” the tweets read “No, and we look forward to sharing the next episode with you Sunday night.”
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